New research challenges the view that proteins are the only key to evolution, highlighting the importance of lipids.

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles in cells that act as recycling centers—breaking down waste materials, damaged ...

Oregon Health & Science University, in collaboration with Oregon State University, has discovered the structural organization ...

Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While these drugs can be ...

In summary, this study sheds new light on why long-term benzodiazepine use might lead to side effects like inflammation. The ...

Membrane proteins are the gateway to cells and are involved in many critical functions. Each membrane protein is unique, and their complexity makes it difficult to fit into a standardized expression ...

Rectify is advancing Positive Functional Modulators (PFMs), a novel class of oral, small molecules that restore and enhance membrane protein function to address the underlying cause of serious ...

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) are debilitating conditions ...

A Florida State University chemistry researcher will use new funding to explore ways to halt tuberculosis, one of the world's ...